Elementary School teachers to stage walkout next Wednesday.

The Elementary Teachers Federation of Ontario just gave notice it will stage a one day walkout on Wednesday, Dec. 12.   The walkout affects schools with the Ottawa District School Board.

The Board says it will close schools on that day.

Here is the Board’s notice to parents.  

– Elementary Teachers Federation of Ontario (ETFO) has advised the district that a one-day walk-out will take place across our district on Wednesday, December 12, 2012.  

 

All elementary schools will be closed to students on that day. Parents should make alternate childcare arrangements for the day as elementary students will not be able to attend school.  There will be no elementary school bus service.

 

Secondary schools will be open on that day and secondary students are expected to attend school. School bus transportation for secondary students will continue as usual; delays are possible.

 

All extended day programs (before and after school) will also be closed on Wednesday, December 12, 2012 for one day.

 

Community use permits issued for elementary schools after 6 p.m. on Wednesday, December 12th will continue as per usual.

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